Stop & Shop to unveil new plans for supermarket on Route 10 in Easthampton
Company officials have said they will drop a lawsuit against the town if the new plan is approved.
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Precise job training gives students edge
Manufacturing in Western Massachusetts may not be the economic engine it once was, but there are recent indications the industry is poised for a resurgence. Take Smith & Wesson, for example. The Springfield-based handgun manufacturer, founded in 1852 by...Read Full Article -
Putnam effort draws students
SPRINGFIELD - There is a $100,000 state-of-the-art computer-controlled cutting machine on its way to Putnam Vocational Technical High School, and Smith & Wesson has promised to supply $250,000 worth of equipment to the school over the next five years.Read Full Article -
Solar energy project gets push
EASTHAMPTON - A state official said putting solar panels on a closed landfill is "very manageable" and should not create any health problems.Read Full Article -
Barnes Municipal Airport in Westfield to start $22 million noise mitigation project
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Mass. suspends consideration of any biomass plants, including proposals for Springfield, Russell and Greenfield
State Energy Commissioner Philip Giudice said the suspension will last until “the commonwealth has the necessary confidence that its incentives for biomass energy will produce appropriately sustainable results.”Read Full Article -
Springfield announces finalists for top finance job
Finalists Lee C. Erdmann and Thaddeus J. Jankowski Jr. were announced Friday. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will interview each before a decision is made.Read Full Article -
Lowe's Home Improvement drops plans for new store in Holyoke, citing economy
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Smith & Wesson sales shoot ahead
SPRINGFIELD - Smith & Wesson announced strong sales Thursday to police and civilian consumers and it remains hopeful of landing $500 million in firearm orders from the Army, Air Force and Special Forces Command.Read Full Article -
$15 million reconstruction of downtown traffic corridor planned in Westfield
The project includes road reconstruction, upgraded traffic signals and a bicycle lane.Read Full ArticleMentions: Westfield -
Tax break plan headed for vote
Tax break plan headed for voteMassLive.comNORTHAMPTON - The City Council will decide today whether or not to extend from five to 13 years a tax credit the city offers business ...and more »Read Full Article -
Proposal for UMass law school in Dartmouth gathers steam
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Proposals to roll back sales taxes, limit emissions from wood, trash burning plants, appear headed for vote in Mass.
Two other questions would lift a cap on charter schools and delete affordable housing provisions from the state’s development law.Read Full Article -
Alan Josefiak of Chicopee seeks to sell antiques at former Monson Lanes bowling alley
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Westfield becomes latest city to successfully challenge federal census figures
Westfield, Springfield, West Springfield and Chicopee expect an increase in population counts in the 2010 census.Read Full Article -
Great hall at Museum of Springfield History to be named SIS Hall in wake of $1 million donation
The SIS Fund was established a decade ago as a result of the sale of the former Springfield Institution for Savings to a predecessor of TD Bank.Read Full Article -
Executives showing more business confidence, Associated Industries of Mass. reports
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Mass. Department of Public Utilities action may result in rate decrease for National Grid customers
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Comcast seeking to raise 'digital literacy' of children in Springfield area
The telecommunications company built a computer lab at the Urban League of Springfield.Read Full Article -
Northampton getting greener
NORTHAMPTON - The city is about to embark on a number of renewable energy projects that will save money in the long run.Read Full ArticleMentions: Northampton -
Gov. Deval Patrick to seek input from Western Mass. residents on next year’s budget
Four public forums will be held in the Greater Springfield area starting this week.Read Full Article -
Mass. grant to help pay cost of new Connecticut River park on Riverdale Street in West Springfield
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Closure of outpatient clinic at Soldiers' Home of Holyoke set for next week
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Festival of Trees benefits children
SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield Boys and Girls Club hopes to get city residents into the holiday spirit with its Festival of Trees. The ninth annual event will be held in Tower Square Nov. 27 through Dec. 13.Read Full Article
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